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Apex Building Company, Lead Paint Safety Violations, New York 2023
Apex Building Company, a general contractor, has been fined $606,706 for violating lead paint safety regulations in New York. The company conducted renovation work in hundreds of apartment units between 2015 and 2021, exposing communities to toxic lead paint dust.
U.S. Attorney Damian Williams said, ‘Apex’s conduct threatened to expose people, including children, to toxic lead paint dust in communities that already suffer disproportionately from public health and environmental hazards.’
EPA Regional Administrator Lisa F. Garcia added, ‘This company’s actions were inexcusable; they are also all too common, that is why EPA is partnering with state and local partners to crack down on improper renovation work that can expose our kids to toxic lead.’
The TSCA and the RRP Rule impose safety requirements to minimize the risk that young children, tenants, and renovation workers are exposed to toxic lead paint dust during renovations of residential buildings. Exposure to lead paint dust is the most common cause of lead poisoning, which can lead to severe, irreversible health problems, particularly in children.
Apex Building Company is required to take steps to mitigate potential harms caused by its conduct, including paying the $606,706 civil penalty. The company also admits, acknowledges, and accepts responsibility for failing to adequately contain construction dust, including dust containing lead in excess of levels permitted under the RRP Rule, at one renovation project.
Key Facts
- State: New York
- Category: Environmental Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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